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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179.51, 269.23 and 88.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179.51, 269.23 and 88.18 is: 132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179.51 : 269.23 = 88.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179.51/269.23 = 88.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179.51x = 269.23 × 88.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179.51x = 23,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,740.70/179.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.25

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